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EC to Launch ECINET App for Electoral Services Why in the News ? The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to launch ECINET, a unified digital platform integrating over 40 existing election-related apps. This initiative aims to streamline services for voters, officials, political parties, and civil society stakeholders. Key Features and Purpose of ECINET: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The government introduced the controversial “One Nation, One Election” Bills in the Lok Sabha amidst strong objections from the Opposition. A division vote saw 263 members in favor and 198 opposing the introduction of the Bills, raising questions about the required majority. Opposition’s Claims Opposition MPs, including Shashi Tharoor, argued that …
Read MoreIntroduction The Election Commission in India is a permanent and independent body established by the Constitution to ensure free and fair elections. Its powers, as outlined in Article 324 of the Constitution, include the superintendence, direction, and control of elections for parliament, state legislatures, the office of the president, and the office of the vice-president. …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Focus: THE RELEASE OF the factsheet of the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) has sparked a flurry of activ-ity Source: Hindu According to World Bank, Poverty is pronounced deprivation in well-being, and …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies. Powers, Functions, and Responsibilities of Constitutional Bodies. Focus: The CEC and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, which gave the central government a majority vote in the appointments of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other election commissioners. Source: couseguide The ECI, an independent constitutional authority, ensures …
Read MoreEvent: Essay Competition Date: 25th May 2024 Host: Universal Group of Institutions Type: Inter College Topic: “One Nation One Election” Background: The concept originated in India in early 1983, aiming to hold Lok Sabha and State elections simultaneously. Current Relevance: After many decades, the idea has resurfaced, sparking debates on federal structure and implementation challenges. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Over four lakh undertrials barred from voting; legal experts advocate for their voting rights amid ongoing Lok Sabha elections. About Blanket Ban on Undertrials: Over four lakh undertrials in various prisons nationwide are unable to vote in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections due to a sweeping ban. Section 62(5) of The …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-II: Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies. Powers, Functions, and Responsibilities of Constitutional Bodies. Why in the news ? Inadequacies in India’s Model Code of Conduct prompt calls for reform to address contemporary electoral challenges and ensure fairness. source:courseguide Introduction: Nehru’s “The Discovery of India” discusses the challenges of democracy and elections. The Model …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Focus: The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Election Commission (EC) in response to a writ petition filed. The petition seeks a directive to mandatorily cross-verify the count in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with votes recorded in …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3-Representation of people Act , 1951 and its analysis Focus : BJP’s uncontested win in Surat constituency, Gujarat. Explanation of how a candidate can be declared elected before polling according to Section 53(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Source- GoI Introduction Uncontested Elections- Legal Framework and Procedure-Explanation of Section 53(3) …
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